126.26

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
30 - May 2018
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Amend the Code of Individuals and Family to guarantee that the same minimum age for marriage of 18 years applies to men and women and includes all types of marriages, including religious and traditional marriages

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Gender-based violence
  • Rights of the Child
  • Women's rights